First Class 2012: Wonderful France 2012
Tour Type: Spain Portugal Morocco and France Regionals
Brochure Type: First Class 2012
Uncover the endless delights of France! Fall in love with Paris, savour spectacular cuisine in Lyon, relax on trendy beaches on the Cote d'Azur, check out a casino in Monaco, see stunning landscapes in Provence - live life to the full on an amazing trip that will change your life forever!
Sightseeing Highlights
Brochure Type: First Class 2012
Uncover the endless delights of France! Fall in love with Paris, savour spectacular cuisine in Lyon, relax on trendy beaches on the Cote d'Azur, check out a casino in Monaco, see stunning landscapes in Provence - live life to the full on an amazing trip that will change your life forever!
Sightseeing Highlights
- Paris Ascent of the Eiffel Tower to the second level. Views of Champs Elysees and Notre Dame.
- Avignon Orientation of the Papal Palace and St. Benezet Bridge.
- Pont du Gard View the Roman aqueduct.
- Les Baux de Provence Visit this astonishing village.
- Arles Sightseeing tour includes views of the Roman amphitheatre.
- Aix-en-Provence Orientation tour includes the Cours Mirabeau.
- St. Tropez Visit the most fashionable resort on the Riviera and cruise to stylish Ste. Maxime.
- Cannes See the Film Festival Centre.
- Nice Orientation tour includes the Promenade des Anglais.
- Monaco Excursion to see the palace and cathedral.
- Route Napoleon Scenic drive.
- Lyon Orientation tour of this gastronomic city.
- Beaune Visit this town with cobbled streets known as the capital of the Burgundy wine region.
- Welcome Reception including light snacks and Welcome Drinks with your Travel Director in Paris.
- 8 hot buffet breakfasts.
- 1 three-course dinner with local wine.
- Be My Guest dinner in a provencal restaurant.
- Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Nice.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris.
- A qualified Local Guide in Paris and Arles.
- Cruise from St. Tropez to Ste. Maxime.
- TGV Express train between Paris and Avignon.
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
- First class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and provate facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and onboard restroom.
- The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your journey.
- A qualified Local Guide in Paris and Arles.
- Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing
- A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.
Call 1 (877) 371-5607 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10565046
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Paris. |
| Day 2 | Paris | ARRIVE PARIS (2 NIGHTS): Welcome to Paris! Relax after your journey or take a leisurely stroll through the City of Light. Tonight, meet your Travel Director and companions for a Welcome Reception. Later, enjoy an evening drive to see some of the most famous Parisian landmarks. (Welcome Reception) Renaissance La Defense (Superior First Class) |
| Day 3 | Paris | PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Your expert Local Guide takes you on an informative sightseeing tour. Enjoy views of the Paris skyline from the second level of the Eiffel Tower. See the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and Notre Dame Cathedral on the Ile de la Cite. Later, consider a trip to the opulent Palace of Versailles. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 4 | Avignon | PARIS - TGV TRAIN - AVIGNON: Take the impressive and fast TGV train through the heart of France, past Auxerre and the sprawling vineyards of Burgundy to the Rhone Valley. Your orientation of Avignon includes views of the impressive Palace of the Popes and the ruined bridge straddling the River Rhone, which inspired the famous French song, 'sur le pont d'Avignon'. Dine tonight at your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Mercure Pont D'Avignon (First Class) |
| Day 5 | Aix-en-Provence | AVIGNON - PONT DU GARD - ARLES - AIX-EN-PROVENCE: See the Roman Pont du Gard and continue to Les Baux-de-Provence. Marvel at the Roman Amphi and Romanesque cathedral during your sightseeing and walking tour of Arles, where Vincent Van Gogh lived for a time. This evening in the elegant city of Aix-en-Provence, join your companions for an authentic Be My Guest dinner of regional at a provencal family restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner) Escale Oceania (First Class) |
| Day 6 | Nice | AIX-EN-PROVENCE - ST. TROPEZ - CANNES - NICE (2 NIGHTS): Traverse scenic hills to the coast and the glitzy resort of St. Tropez. The playground of the rich and famous, St. Tropez is where Brigitte Bardot was 'discovered'. Take a boat cruise to Ste. Maxime. Continue by road to Cannes - the jewel in the Cote d'Azur - and see the Film Festival Centre on the sophisticated Boulevard de la Croisette. Your orientation of Nice includes a drive along Promenade des Anglais, views of Place Massena, the Old Town and the port. This evening, join your companions for a delicious Highlight Dinner of local at one of the city's many bustling restaurants. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner) Boscolo Plaza (Superior First Class) |
| Day 7 | Nice | NICE - FREE TIME AND MONACO EXCURSION: Spend the morning relaxing. Take a leisurely stroll along the promenade, swim in the Mediterranean or shop in chic boutiques. Later, a scenic drive brings you to the Principality of Monaco, where you see the Palace of the ruling Grimaldi family and the cathedral where the late Princess Grace and Prince Rainier were married. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 8 | Lyon | NICE - ROUTE NAPOLEON - LYON: Drive along part of the scenic Route Napoleon inland and travel via Manosque and the Durance Valley to the town of Sisteron. Take the alpine route along the Col de la Croix to Lyon, France's second largest city. Standing at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers, Lyon is known as one of the greatest gastronomic cities in the world. (Buffet Breakfast) Novotel Lyon Gerland (First Class) |
| Day 9 | Paris | LYON - BEAUNE - PARIS: Journey via the vineyards of Macon and Beaune to Paris. Stop in Beaune where there is plenty of time to shop for souvenirs. Tonight, celebrate with your Travel Director and newfound friends at a very special Farewell Dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) Evergreen Laurel (First Class) |
| Day 10 | USA | PARIS - USA: This morning after breakfast, say 'au revoir' to Paris, your fellow companions and Travel Director as this fascinating journey through France comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (Buffet Breakfast) |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
